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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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You get a front load washer Mike?
We ended up with the front load. Hemed and hawed about them and just went with the front load. If they don't work how I like, they will get returned.

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Not the issue, just something I needed to get done...
I see. Well, at least it is one less issue then.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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Good evening guys!

Hopefully your truck is working better now Dave.

Should be no reason to be have stinky clothes now Mike.


Well I got the boat all buffed with rubbing compound now to polish and wax.

Here is a teaser pic after just buffing with rubbing compound and no polish yet.

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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Ford79
We ended up with the front load. Hemed and hawed about them and just went with the front load. If they don't work how I like, they will get returned.



I see. Well, at least it is one less issue then.
You'll like it. We have had ours over 9 years. They use a lot less soap and water. Couple years ago I had to replace the rear support bearing but other than that its been good. You get the stackable ones? That what we got
 
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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That's a whole lot of red Troy. Should be able to see the boat from miles away. LOL
 
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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That looks good Troy!

I got the solenoid replaced and the solenoid body bolts snugged up. I found a number of them to take 1/8-1/4 and even a couple at 1/2 to get to the 10lb-ft spec. Just filling it up now. Hopefully this pig shifts normally now.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by fordpower88
Good evening guys!

Hopefully your truck is working better now Dave.

Should be no reason to be have stinky clothes now Mike.


Well I got the boat all buffed with rubbing compound now to polish and wax.

Here is a teaser pic after just buffing with rubbing compound and no polish yet.

Before:


After:
So, now I'm stinky............. I see how it is.

Boat looks nice!

Originally Posted by MisterCMK
That looks good Troy!

I got the solenoid replaced and the solenoid body bolts snugged up. I found a number of them to take 1/8-1/4 and even a couple at 1/2 to get to the 10lb-ft spec. Just filling it up now. Hopefully this pig shifts normally now.
Hope that fixes your issue.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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You'll like it. We have had ours over 9 years. They use a lot less soap and water. Couple years ago I had to replace the rear support bearing but other than that its been good. You get the stackable ones? That what we got
No, didn't get the stackable ones. Plenty of room in there for them side by side. I am going to build my own pedestal for them. Lots cheaper than the almost $200 each they wanted for them in the store.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 08:06 PM
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Yup, crazy price for those pedestal.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by wildstang
That's a whole lot of red Troy. Should be able to see the boat from miles away. LOL
Thats the idea so I shouldn't get hit on the lake! LOL

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That looks good Troy!

I got the solenoid replaced and the solenoid body bolts snugged up. I found a number of them to take 1/8-1/4 and even a couple at 1/2 to get to the 10lb-ft spec. Just filling it up now. Hopefully this pig shifts normally now.
Thanks Chris! Hope your problem is solved.

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So, now I'm stinky............. I see how it is.

Boat looks nice!
LOL!!

Thanks Mike!
 
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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Hey guys, just a quick fly by. Potluck was good and got a truck load of wood for camping too.

Glad to see you got something done Dave. I have lots of things I wanna do to my truck.

Looks good Troy! I can't wait to see it finished.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 08:40 PM
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No dice.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 08:47 PM
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Cory has wood! Lol

That sucks Chris! So does that mean a new tranny? Any idea what caused the issue......tuner?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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I don't think it was the tuner.

This sucks.

Time for a rebuild. Yipee.

Time to put some money together and then have a GTG
 
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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Well there is some people in the group that have some experience pulling tanny's so bring on the GTG! How expensive is this to rebuild?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 09:35 PM
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Well I am gonna sign off guys. Have a good night!
 
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